Aircraft Photo of C5-223 / C5-175 | North American F-86F Sabre | Spain - Air Force | AirHistory.net #792100
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:C5-223
Alternate Serial:C5-175
Military Code:1-175
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86F Sabre
C/n (msn):176-381
Operator Titles:Spain - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Madrid - Cuatro VientosMap
Country:Spain
Airport Codes:ICAO: LECU / LEVS   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Museo del Aire
 
Photo Date:25 September 2022
Photo by:Wim Sonneveld
Photo ID: 792100
Photo Comment

The Spanish Air Force acquired 270 American built F-86Fs in the mid-fifties, designated C.5s, which served until the type was finally withdrawn in 1972. This example in in reality C5-223 and is on display at the super Museo del Aire in this Patrulla Ascua scheme at Cuatro Vientos.

This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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